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It explains limits for unpublished registrations, deposit requirements for copies or phonorecords, rules on copyright notices, and how to obtain further guidance. 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This class includes works prepared for the purpose of being “performed” directly before an audience or indirectly “by means of any device or process.” Works of the performing arts include: (1) musical works, including any accompanying words; (2) dramatic works, including any accompanying music; (3) pantomimes and choreographic works; and (4) motion pictures and other audiovisual works.  \nUnpublished works: This form may be used to register one unpublished work. This form cannot be used to register a “collection” of two or more unpublished works. Any paper application submitted with more than one unpublished work may be refused. To register multiple unpublished works, you must use the online application for“A Group of Unpublished Works.” For information about the online application, see Multiple Works (Circular 34) .  \nDeposit to Accompany Application: An application for copyright registration must be accompanied by a deposit consisting of copies or phonorecords representing the entire work for which registration is made. The following are the general deposit requirements as set forth in the statute:  \nUnpublished Work: Deposit one complete copy (or phonorecord) .  \nPublished Work: Deposit two complete copies (or one phonorecord) of the best edition.  \nWork First Published Outside the United States: Deposit one complete copy (orphonorecord) of the first foreign edition.  \nContribution to a Collective Work: Deposit one complete copy (or phonorecord) of the best edition of the collective work.  \nMotion Pictures: Deposit both of the following: (1) a separate written description of the contents of the motion picture; and (2) for a published work, one complete  \ncopy of the best edition of the motion picture; or, for an unpublished work, one complete copy of the motion picture or identifying material. Identifying material may be either an audiorecording of the entire soundtrack or one frame enlargement or similar visual print from each 10-minute segment.  \nThe Copyright Notice: Before March 1, 1989, the use of copyright notice was mandatory on all published works, and any work first published before that date should have carried a notice. For works first published on and after March 1, 1989, use of the copyright notice is optional. For more information about copyright notice, see Copyright Notice (Circular 3) .  \nFor Further Information: To speak to a Copyright Office staff member, call (202) 707-3000 or 1-877-476-0778 (toll free) . Recorded information is available 24 hours a day. Order forms and other publications from the address in space 9 or call (202) 707-9100 or 1-877-476-0778 (toll free) . Access and download circulars, certain forms, and other [information from the Copyright Office website at](information from the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov)[ www.copyright.gov](information from the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov).  \nPRIVACY ACT ADVISORY STATEMENT Required by the Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579)  \nThe authority for requesting this information is title 17 U.S.C. §409 and §410 . Furnishing the requested information is voluntary. But if the information is not furnished, it may be necessary to delay or refuse registration and you may not be entitled to certain relief, remedies, and benefits provided in chapters 4 and 5 of title 17 U.S.C.  \nThe principal uses of the requested information are the establishment and maintenance of a public record and the examination of the application for compliance with the registration requirements of the copyright code.  \nOther routine uses include public inspection and copying, preparation of public indexes, preparation of public catalogs of copyright registrations, and prep","cbCaivVmTsiLahAE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivVmTsiLahAE","pdf",340920,"English","# BASIC INFORMATION\n## When to Use This Form\n## Unpublished works and Group applications\n## Deposit to Accompany Application\n## Copyright Notice guidance\n## For Further Information\n# PRIVACY ACT ADVISORY STATEMENT\n# LINE-BY-LINE INSTRUCTIONS\n## SPACE 1: Title\n## SPACE 2: Author(s)","[{\"question\":\"When should Form PA be used for copyright registration?\",\"answer\":\"Use Form PA to register published or unpublished works of the performing arts, including musical works, dramatic works, pantomimes and choreography, and motion pictures or other audiovisual works.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the deposit requirements for unpublished and published works?\",\"answer\":\"Unpublished works require one complete copy (or phonorecord). 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